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LC11 JYJ

2011 Kia Venga

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,602 mi
Last recorded84,602 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 JYJ
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 84,602 miles

Offside Front Top strut mount worn

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2025 84,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Top strut mount worn

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 80,358 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers cracking

nearside front tyre bald outside edge

offside front macpherson strut top mount has slight movement

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Dec 2024 80,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers cracking

nearside front tyre bald outside edge

offside front macpherson strut top mount has slight movement

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2023 76,018 miles

Rear Axle showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 71,649 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 71,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,703 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 67,703 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 65,944 miles

Rear fog light only operates on main beam

Fail 5 Feb 2021 65,911 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog light only operates on main beam

Pass 12 Feb 2020 63,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,724 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 51,611 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working none (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 44,739 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,715 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 27,128 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 27,127 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 22,446 miles

both front tyres worn smooth inner edges

How Reliable is the Kia Venga?

Based on 541,498 MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
4,639
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
49,696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,040
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LC11 JYJ is a 2011 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 52,230 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Venga fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 4,040 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC11 JYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Venga typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC11 JYJ registered?

LC11 JYJ is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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